STEM @ CMS

STEM, a state initiative, is an acronym that pertains to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, which are areas of study important to the Iowa Core's 21st Century Skills.  The Governor of Iowa has created a STEM Advisory Council to promote and encourage schools in Iowa to provide STEM learning opportunities to students of all ages.

Carroll Community Schools has a variety of STEM-related activities across grade levels in the district and is committed to provide these learning opportunities.  Currently, students at Carroll Middle School will be/are involved in STEM-related activities such as Multi-Media, JAVA Programming, Coding, and Robotics.  Our hope is that students develop an interest in future STEM careers because of their involvement now.

STEM provided an opportunity for teachers across the state to apply for programs to provide additional learning opportunities for students.  We had several CMS teachers complete the application process.

The following teachers were awarded grants in the following STEM programs:

1.  Mrs. Vegter, 8th grade science teacher, will receive additional teacher training and resources in KidWind, which provides experiences in alternative energy.

2.  Mr. Tidgren, 7th grade math teacher, will receive resources in A World in Motion, which provides additional learning opportunities for students in the areas of math, science, and technology.

3.  Mrs. Schulz, technology integrationist, received a grant in Hyperstream, which is a program that partners education and business, providing students with hands-on, real-world technology projects.

We look forward to continue to look at ways to incorporate STEM-related learning opportunities to encourage and promote students in a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.